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Trip from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

79.4 mi

128 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

14 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States

Essex Junction, VT

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town in Vermont, United States

Lyndon, VT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 2, I 89, I 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on U.S. Route 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
U.S. Route 2 32.9 mi 41m
I 89 30.4 mi 35m
I 91 6.6 mi 7m
Essex Road 2.2 mi 3m
Memorial Drive 1.5 mi 2m
River Street 1.3 mi 2m
Saint George Road 0.8 mi 1m
Park Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: U.S. Route 2 — 32.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Essex Junction, VT and Lyndon, VT.

1

Start on VT 15

79 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto VT 2A

0.7 mi · 2 min · Park Street
3

Continue on VT 2A

2.2 mi · 3 min · Essex Road
4

Continue on VT 2A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saint George Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto I 89

30 mi · 35 min · I 89
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
8

Continue on Memorial Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on US 2

0.5 mi · 1 min · Berlin Street
10

Turn slight left onto US 2

1.2 mi · 2 min · River Street
11

Enter roundabout onto US 2

137 ft · 1 sec · River Street
12

Continue on US 2

97 ft · 1 sec · River Street
13

Merge onto US 2

0.4 mi · 47 sec · East Montpelier Road
14

Continue on US 2

7.1 mi · 11 min · U.S. Route 2
15

Continue on US 2

0.6 mi · 39 sec · High Street
16

Continue on US 2

0.2 mi · 12 sec · School Street
17

Continue on US 2

26 mi · 29 min · U.S. Route 2
18

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 91
19

Merge onto I 91

6.6 mi · 7 min · I 91
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
21

Turn left onto US 5

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Memorial Drive
22

Turn right onto York Street

53 ft · 2 sec · York Street
23

Arrive at destination

York Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyndon, VT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Essex Junction, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Essex Junction, VT

This is one driving day of about 79.4 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Essex Junction, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Route 2 for about 32.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Barre, VT, VT

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barre, VT

40 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Barre, VT to Lyndon, VT

42.3 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Bolton, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barre, VT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Haybarn Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Plainfield, Vermont

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 45.4

Hours: 4–9 pm

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Montpelier, Vermont

1.7 mi

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Vermont

1.9 mi

Haybarn Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 45.4

Plainfield, Vermont

Hours: 4–9 pm

Visit website

Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 39.7

Montpelier, Vermont

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18022236611

Visit website

Bliss Bee

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.7

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18025400094

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 5.7

Williston, Vermont

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18028799901

Visit website

Zaytoona Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

South Burlington, Vermont

Hours: 12–8 pm

+18028001008

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

+18003676372

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.7

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

FLO Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Danville, Vermont

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006635633

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 79 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
34.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 8 Toward US 2: Montpelier, Saint Johnsbury
4
37.9 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 2 / River Street

Enter roundabout onto US 2 / River Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 23 Toward US 5: Lyndonville, East Burke
4
79 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 5 / Memorial Drive

Turn left onto US 5 / Memorial Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.78 one way

$25.56 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $14.06 $28.13
premium $4.86 $15.20 $30.41
diesel $5.61 $17.53 $35.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

14 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Other

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Tesla

1 DCFC

FLO Charging Station

Danville, Vermont

FLO

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Danville, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

St Johnsbury, Vermont

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 5 Other: 4 ChargePoint: 2 Tesla: 1 FLO: 1 ViaLynk: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.34 $3.81
Efficient EV 19.9 0 $6.95 $3.18
EV Truck/SUV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Essex Junction, VT

Afternoon in Essex Junction on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyndon, VT

Afternoon in Lyndon on Saturday

Local time

2:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 79.4 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.9 miles on U.S. Route 2.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Route 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 2 and I 89. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,558 ft 344 ft

Total Climb

1,458 ft

Total Descent

1,058 ft

Highest Point

1,558 ft

~62.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,214 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.

Saint Johnsbury

34.4 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 79.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT covers 79.4 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Route 2, I 89, I 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.7 miles from Essex Junction, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.9 miles (US 2 / River Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

On the drive from Essex Junction, VT to Lyndon, VT, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Johnsbury along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 344 ft to 1,558 ft elevation with about 1,458 ft of total climbing.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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